
National Seismic Hazard Model
GNS Science has released the revised National Seismic Hazard Model (NSHM). The Structural Engineering Society of New Zealand (SESOC), the Read More

Earthquake Design for Uncertainty
Managing uncertainty in earthquake engineering has always been a key challenge for New Zealand engineers and the theme of the Read More
The ISSMGE time capsule project
In response to the Heritage Time Capsule (HTC) Project of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), the New Read More

NZGS Ground Anchor Guideline Document Release
Ground Anchors: Design and Construction Guideline DRAFT FOR COMMENT
IAEG awards for outstanding achievement in Geological Engineering Technology
In order to promote the development of Geological Engineering Technology, the IAEG XIV Congress will organize the selection of outstanding Read More

Sustainable use of waste soil – call for expressions of interest
We have been approached by the WasteMINZ Contaminated Land Sector Group with a proposal to set up a joint working Read More
Earthquake Design for Uncertainty – Seminar
Earthquake Design for Uncertainty SESOC, NZSEE and NZGS are collaborating in a free seminar about Earthquake Design for Uncertainty. This Read More

NZGS Earthworks & Ground Investigation Specifications
Two committees have been working hard for the past six months on updates to the NZ Ground Investigation Specification, and Read More
Notice of AGM – 2022
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New NZGS website goes live
We have completed a major upgrade to the NZGS website to build in better security, future-proofed hosting, and a more Read More

Auckland Council releases updated Earthworks & Geotechnical Code of Practice
Auckland Council has announced that Version 2 of “Auckland Council’s Land Development and Subdivision: Code of Practice, Chapter 2: Earthworks Read More